McPherson
Nebraska

What stands out

Against every county in America, McPherson County is unusual in three ways: natural-hazard risk is among the safest in America (0 of 100), unemployment is among the lowest in America (1.8%), and the share working from home is in the top 2% of American counties (21%). Within Nebraska it ranks 1st of 93 counties for natural-hazard risk, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in McPherson County, Nebraska. 456 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -1).

Nebraska stopped taxing Social Security in 2025 and is cutting its top income-tax rate toward 3.99%. Property taxes are among the highest in the country as a share of home value, which is the state's longest-running political fight. Omaha and Lincoln hold most of the population and jobs; the state has the country's only unicameral legislature and publicly owned electric utilities.

Money

The typical household here brings in $58,250 a year, lower than 57% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $43,570. Unemployment runs 1.8%, lower than almost every county in America. 21% of workers work from home.

Nebraska takes 4.0% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,350 a year.

Home

The median home costs $377K, pricier than 83% of American counties, about 1.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $980 a month. Property tax is 1.09% of home value, roughly $1,146 a year on that median home, higher than 66% of American counties. 77% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 89% of American counties.

There are 0 active physicians in the county, about 0.0 per 10,000 people; the nearest doctor is in another county. 8.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

82% of eligible voters turned out. Under Nebraska law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 50°F, highs near 64 and lows near 37, colder than 74% of American counties. About 22 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 0 out of 100, safer than almost every county in America; the county has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 62 Mbps down, slower than 96% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation.